Reality and scenes of the hardships of contemporary times. The supernatural was shunned in favor of real life struggles and values of hard work and altruism.
Moral behavior and ideals were emphasized.
Sought to improve society.
Criticized seemingly less than savory elements of society.
Served as a transition between the Romantic and Modernist eras of poetry.
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Works Cited:
"Victorian Poets." Poet Seers. 21 Apr 2009 <http://www.poetseers.org/the_great_poets/victorian_poets>.
Byecroft, Breanna. "Representations of the Female Voice in Victorian Poetry." The Victorian Web. 23 Apr 2009 <http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/ebb/byecroft14.html>.
Drake, Al. "Romantic and Victorian Characteristics." British Literature since 1760. 23 Apr 2009 <http://www.ajdrake.com/e212_sum_04/materials/guides/rom_romvic_character.htm>.
"Victorian Poetry and Prose ." Beloit. 23 Apr 2009 <http://beloit.edu/~ketabgia/victpoetry.htm>.